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Last day of school tentatively set for May 23 in Martin County
INEZ — The Martin County School District has amended its academic calendar to make up for instructional days missed due to inclement weather. As a result, several days previously scheduled for spring break will now be regular school days. The following dates are now instructional days: Monday, March 31 Tuesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 2…
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Mingo County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputy
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Austin Trevor Layne was sworn in Thursday by Sheriff Joe Smith. Deputy Layne is a graduate of Mingo Central High School and the West Virginia State Police 180th Basic Class. He previously served as a police officer for the City of…
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Martin County court docket 3/18/2025
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases March 18 in Martin District Court: John Allen (motion to reduce bond) — Receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000: Overruled, bond to remain the same. Brandon Barker (arraignment) — Speeding 26 mph over/greater: Failure to appear. Miranda Chafin (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified):…
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Martin County deeds and marriages week
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Walter Jackson Jr., Tanya Jackson (party 1) to Justin Jackson, Alice Jackson (party 2). Carol Earnest (party 1) to Nona Newsome, Tommy Vinson (party 2). Carol Ernest (party 1) to Nona Newsome, Tommy Vinson (party 2). Jackie…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Court Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: KY Foster Care Sys Acct vs. Ashley N. Miller. KY Foster Sys Acct vs. Courtney M. Mills. Roda M. Maynard vs. Adam Maynard. William L. Fletcher Jr. vs. Kendra Dawn Fletcher. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Marsha Cain. Eagle…
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SBA sets up in Inez to help flood victims
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Small Business Administration (SBA) is in town to inform flood-impacted individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits about the resources available to them. “We want to make sure that you all are aware of the resources that we have available to anyone who has been impacted and has damage…
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Matt Brown named CEO of ARCHway Institute
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PUNTA GORDA, Fla. / LOUISA, Ky. — The ARCHway Institute (AI), a nonprofit focused on addiction recovery and behavioral health, has appointed Matt Brown as its new chief executive officer. Brown, a Louisa resident in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, is nationally recognized in the recovery services field. He brings both…
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Deputy-involved shooting leaves one dead
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LENORE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Williamson detachment is investigating a fatal deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Lenore in Mingo County. The incident happened Friday evening in the Laurel Creek Road area. WVSP says deputies with the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Hooded intruder sparks widespread alarm in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PILGRIM — A chilling disturbance along Meathouse Road in Pilgrim rattled the community before dawn Saturday morning. At around 4:30 a.m. an individual wearing a hood and wielding a 36-inch long “club” staggered up the steps and onto the porch of a 75-year-old resident’s home. The intruder was mumbling incoherently…
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Tomahawk man arrested after suspected crystal meth found in camper at trailer park
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A 44-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested after authorities discovered suspected crystal methamphetamine and multiple bags of marijuana inside a camper at Fields Trailer Court. Paul Mullins faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Department. “I…
